COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Gimenez Mendez
REGION
Canelones
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Las Brujas appellation in Canelones, Uruguay. The Gimenez Mendez winery, established in 1991, is a family-run operation focused on expressing the unique terroir of Uruguay. This wine is characterized by its intense herbal and fruity aromas and a firm, lively structure, representing a distinct style of Uruguayan Sauvignon Blanc.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool of the early morning.
Fact 02
The vineyard is located just 35 km from the Río de la Plata.
Fact 03
No oak is used, preserving the wine's fresh varietal character.
Fact 04
The winery was founded in 1991 by Luis Alberto Gimenez and Marta Mendez.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gimenez Mendez Alta Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The bunches are destemmed and gently crushed before a quick press to extract fresh juice. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled low temperatures for 15 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for one month with stirring to develop texture. The wine is then clarified, filtered, and stabilized without cold stabilization before bottling to maintain its freshness. No oak is used in the production process.
